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Equalizing plate for a vulcanizing press or other such press
Assignee: Carl Freudenberg KG
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Filing: 1978-05-02
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Granted: 1979-05-29
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Expires: 1998-05-02
Abstract
Abstract An equalizing plate for use in a vulcanizing press or the like comprises a base plate, a top plate and a low-melting point metal alloy hermetically sealed therebetween. The two plates are flexibly joined at their periphery and at least one of the plates has a membrane-like transition in the outer periphery thereof having at least one single U-shaped profile whose axis of symmetry is perpendicular to the surface of the equalizing plate.
Inventors
- 👤 Wilhelm Schmitt
- 👤 Rolf Halblaub
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 19:20
CPC Classifications
B; B30; B30B; B30B15/00; B30B15/06; B30B15/061
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
An equalizing platen for use in a vulcanizing press or the like comprising: a base plate, a top plate, a low-melting point metal alloy disposed therebetween and means flexibly joining the two plates together at their outer periphery to hermetically seal the alloy, and wherein at least one of the plates has a flexible membrane-like transition in the outer periphery thereof having at least one single U-shaped profile whose axis of symmetry is perpendicular to the surface of one of said plates.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
An equalizing platen for use in a vulcanizing press or the like comprising: a base plate, a top plate, a low-melting point metal alloy disposed therebetween and means flexibly joining the two plates together at their outer periphery to hermetically seal the alloy, and wherein at least one of the plates has a flexible membrane-like transition in the outer periphery thereof having at least one single U-shaped profile whose axis of symmetry is perpendicular to the surface of one of said plates.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The equalizing platen according to claim 1, further comprising spring elements disposed between the two plates, by which the spacing at rest of the two plates is equalized.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The equalizing platen according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the two plates comprises a stiff and inflexible construction.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The equalizing platen according to claim 1, further comprising a heat source in at least one of the plates.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The equalizing platen according to claim 4, wherein the heat source comprises a heating coil.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The equalizing platen according to claim 1 or 3, wherein the surface of at least one of the plates is divided into relatively movable fields by additional flexible membrane-like transitions.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
49 words
The equalizing platen according to claim 6, wherein only one of the two plates has additional membrane-like transitions, and that the inner surface of the other stiffly constructed plate is so structured that, in the rest position, it has a uniform spacing from the inside of the flexible plate.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The equalizing platen according to claim 7, wherein the spacing is less than about 2 mm.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
The equalizing platen according to claim 7, wherein the other plate has recesses therein and the membrane-like transition and the additional membrane-like transistions are mounted for movement in the direction of movement in the recesses.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-05-28 | 1982-11-27 | 1983-05-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-05-28 | 1986-11-27 | 1987-05-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-05-28 | 1990-11-27 | 1991-05-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |